Travel Occupational Therapist, Home Health - $2,665 per week (Hiring Immediately)

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in San Ramon, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for a home health position in the Oakland, CA area, with new graduates welcome and home health experience preferred but not required.

Details

• Home health setting serving patients across multiple territories in the East Bay/Alameda County area, including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, Fremont, Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, Union City, and surrounding communities
• Day shift schedule
• Caseload is visit-based and may occasionally require travel outside the primary service area to maintain weekly visit expectations
• Weekend coverage may be required
• Patients include COVID-positive and COVID PUI cases

Requirements

• Current, active CA Occupational Therapist (OT) license required — license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; new graduates are also welcome to apply
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid Driver's License, current auto insurance, and current vehicle registration required
• TB test (annual), MMR, Varicella, Hep B, TDap (within 10 years), and Flu (annual) immunization records required
• Drug screen and physical required
• Home health experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• All approved hours are calculated on a per-visit basis using a point/hourly conversion system — visit types such as routine visits, evaluations, and OASIS assessments each carry a defined point and hour value
• The all-inclusive pay rate covers drive/travel time, visit time, documentation time, and time spent on calls with patients and physicians
• A smartphone and medical devices (stethoscope, pulse oximeter, gait belt, blood pressure cuff, etc.) will be provided for use during the assignment
• Former employees of the facility are not eligible for travel assignments
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission — RTO requested after acceptance will not be approved
• 26-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-695447. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.